Fischbesteck für 12 Personen mit Perlranddekor, WMF, Geislingen an der Steige, um 1900
Fish cutlery for 12 persons with pearl border decoration, WMF, Geislingen an der Steige, Germany, circa 1900
Plated: Gesamtgewicht: ca. 1,57 kg; 24-teiliges Service Dekor „Perlrand“; Handhaben mit umlaufendem Perlranddekor und feinem Ornamental- und Floraldekor schauseitig auf Klinge bzw. Kelle; an Kellenansatz bzw. Balance gestempelt mit Herstellermarke und „I/O“; in Originalkästen von Juwelier Chr. Herpich, Altona; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren und teilweise starke Oxidationsrückstände; Länge der Messer: ca. 20,3 cm; Länge der Gabeln: ca. 18,5 cm.
Plated; total weight: approx. 1.57 kg; 24-piece service, “Perlrand” pattern; handles with encircling pearl border decoration and fine ornamental and floral decoration on the visible side of the blade and bowl respectively; stamped at the junction of the bowl or balance with manufacturer’s mark and “I/O”; in original cases by jeweller Chr. Herpich, Altona; age-related signs of wear and in part heavy oxidation residues; length of knives: approx. 20.3 cm; length of forks: approx. 18.5 cm.
Stamped: 750/- rose gold; total weight: approx. 22.4 g; oval hinged form opening at the side; raised oval rosette to the front composed of stepped claw settings; centrally set ruby approx. 7.3 x 6.3 x 2.8 mm in Ceylon cut; raspberry-red colour variety with centrally running lighter inclusion, approx. 5 mm; framed by 10 brilliant-cut diamonds; to the sides on the triple fanned shank in applied crown settings each set with 5 brilliant-cut diamonds; total approx. 1.3 ct; colour: G-H; clarity: VS-piqué; dimensions of the central setting: approx. 14.6 x 13.5 mm; height: approx. 11.8 mm; inner dimensions: approx. 5.2 x 6.1 cm.
Unstamped: 585/- yellow gold and silver, parcel-gilt; total weight: approx. 5.4 g; elongated, narrow, multi-segmented and openwork forms, including rosette-shaped terminals; centrally in each rosette one set old-cut diamond, 1 x 0.37 ct and 1 x 0.4 ct; colour: G-H; clarity: VS-SI; bar and arch contours set with a total of 11 rose-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.08 ct; colour: medium to upper range; clarity: medium range; each set with 4 small silver-grey oriental pearls with grey-brown lustre, diameter: approx. 1.2-2 mm; total length: approx. 4 cm; dimensions of the rosette: approx. 18.1 x 10.9 mm.
Gold-coloured bronze elements in bar and spiral form, centrally a sculptural fantasy bird head; necklace arranged in 5 rows of jade, carnelian and matt rock crystal in graduated design; cut as beads and in cylindrical form; sliding clasp with safety catch; width of the necklace: approx. 3-4 cm; length: approx. 42 cm.
Stamped: 585/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 6.7 g; elongated elliptical form with trefoil centre; fine geometric saw-cut decoration with millegrain borders; centrally 3 old-cut diamonds set side by side: 1) carat: approx. 0.70 ct; colour: I-J; clarity: SI; 2) carat: approx. 0.78 ct; colour: H-I; clarity: piqué; 3) carat: approx. 0.74 ct; colour: I-J; clarity: VS; flanked by 18 diamonds, total approx. 1.02 ct; colour: G-J; clarity: medium to lower range; one stone chipped on the table; dimensions: approx. 74.5 x 11.4 x 9.5 mm.